European expertise joins South African resources in a quest to create the “First Growth of the Cape”
The newly established wine producer 4G Wines takes an unorthodox and unique approach in its absolute ‘quality over quantity’ standard. The international team is striving to bring the “First Growth of the Cape” out into the world. European wine making expertise, perfect craftsmanship and innovative technologies are combined with South Africa’s keen, inspired young winemakers and outstanding natural resources—drawing from the best of the Old and the New World. The result promises to be the peak of excitement that connoisseurs can enjoy from the launch in October 2011.
The realm of excellence is upheld by legendary wine makers Denis Dubourdieu and Giorgio Dalla Cia, who team up with the young South African talents Mari de Jager and Mia Fischer.
A legend in his own, Denis Dubourdieu is a scientist, vineyard owner and wine maker. As a consultant to many estates, with Cheval Blanc, Château Yquem and Hermitage La Chapelle amongst his clients, he has been the godfather to icon wines scoring up to 100 points.
Italian-born winemaker Giorgio Dalla Cia is renowned for his work at Meerlust and having created the first Bordeaux-style blend in South Africa, the iconic Rubicon, which made him South Africa's Champion Winemaker in 1980 and producer of the best red blend in the world in 2006, to name but a few.
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